Restaurante Sombra e Água Fresca Restaurant in Vila Real de Santo António

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#175 From 251 in Vila Real de Santo António
6.3
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Ambience
6.3/10
Food
6.3/10
Interior
6.3/10
Prices
6.3/10
Service
6.3/10
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I have arrived at 11.45am and asked if I could have a beer sitting down (there were 2 occupied tables, all other tables were free). The waiter informed me that they were only accepting tables for lunch (no one has lunch this early in Portugal) and that I would not be able to have a beer. Will not return.
The place is nice, in a very good location, with great views. Owners are nice and friendly. A place with a great potential for sure. And this is where the positives end. The place should be open at 10:30 but usually they open only after 11 or 12 depending on the mood. If you ask for coffee you can be lucky or not, depending on who prepared it. Food is tasty but the dishes are small and the prices very high.
Beautiful place over the beach. Great food and very friendly staff Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Perfect spot for a lunch, beach views, not crowded with people which is super nice. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person €20–25 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Menu
Only had drinks here which were okay but on the expensive side. Service is hit and miss but the view is good over the beach area.
Better value and less crowded than nearby Praia Verde.
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Anne Brown
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5 years ago
On the board outside were advertised 2 dishes, acorda do marisco + bebida+ cafe é bacalhau à bras+bebida+ cafe. We chose bacalhau costing €11 each and the waitress said "and to drink?"we chose 2 glasses of white wine. The white wine came warm and I asked for cold. She explained the fridge was broken so they had no cold wine. We accepted ice cubes even though it changed the taste of the wine. The view and the food were good. In Portugal and Spain when they put a board outside with dishes of the day the drink is always a glass of wine, a beer, a water or a soft drink. I have lived here on the border of Spain for 25 years. When our bill came the bacalhau was priced correctly at €22 but the warm white wine was priced at €7. Avoid this place, they may try and cheat you.
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Si Mac
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4 years ago
Very expensive for the quality. €8.40 for 2 very weak cafe con leite and a hot chocolate. Your paying for the view. Also the 2 volatile guard dogs roam free and constantly intimidate passers by.
Great place, super views, exelent coffe. Much better end cheaper than the one next following beach.
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David Engman
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5 years ago
Very relaxing place with good food, great views and nor overly expensive. They take reservations for lunch which is a big help during high season or weekends.
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